Registered Veterinary Technician - PER DIEM (Jurupa Valley and San Jacinto)

Registered Veterinary Technician - Per Diem

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician - Per Diem to support the Department of Animal Services for our Jurupa Valley and San Jacinto locations. Although incumbents may be placed in one location, you must be comfortable traveling to all locations, as needed. The Registered Veterinary Technician will be responsible for performing routine animal checkups and providing support during emergencies. Duties include communicating with pet owners to determine changes in their pet's health and well-being, for example, changes in activity levels and/or diet, checking an animal's weight, heartbeat and other vitals to record in patient files, drawing blood samples or administering medications. Responsibilities will also include preparing instruments and medical supplies for Veterinary Surgeon's use, preparing animals for sterilization surgery and assisting with anesthesia and monitoring animals during surgical sterilization, observing animals after surgery to detect any post surgical complications and documenting/elevating as necessary. A Registered Veterinary Technician may be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays. The Registered Veterinary Technician is the first professional level classification in the Registered Veterinary Technician series and reports to a Supervising Registered Veterinary Technician.

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity. The Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.

About TAP The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments. TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Cindy Mendez at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at View email address on click.appcast.io For general inquiries, please allow up to 2 business days to receive a response.